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U.S. sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

The report also revealed how Nobitex continued operating even after the government-imposed internet shutdown, processing millions of dollars of transactions

The Hindu 3 Jun 2026 2:02 am

At 733, can Surabaya sustain growth without losing its soul?

Behind its heavy traffic, expanding business districts, and urban villages where the tradition of mutual cooperation ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 9:16 pm

President dismisses BGN chief Dadan Hindayana, appoints Nanik Deyang

President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday dismissed Dadan Hindayana from his position as head of the National Nutrition ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 8:32 pm

Indonesia completes 82.7 pct of irrigation upgrade program: Minister

Indonesia's regional irrigation upgrade program was 82.73 percent physically complete as of May, Public Works ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 8:16 pm

Police arrest two suspects in murder of South Korean in Bekasi

The Bekasi Metro Police arrested two suspects in the murder of a 66-year-old South Korean citizen with the initial BCS ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 8:04 pm

Nepals Prime Minister Mistakes Mandate for Immunity

Balendra Shah, who assumed office just two months ago, does as he pleases, with little regard for constitutional norms, parliamentary procedures or diplomatic niceties.

The Diplomat 2 Jun 2026 7:50 pm

Indonesia hit by 5.5 billion cyberattacks in 2025, tightens security

Indonesia continues to strengthen its national cybersecurity system in response to a staggering 714 percent explosion ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 6:34 pm

Why India Cannot Let the Rupee Float

Imported inflation, fragile manufacturing, and unequal burdens complicate textbook arguments supporting unrestricted currency depreciation across India.

The Diplomat 2 Jun 2026 6:18 pm

ICC suspension unexpected, but corrective measures under way: Cricket Canada

Responding to the decision, Cricket Canada said it respected the ICC's ruling and remained committed to fulfilling all compliance requirements

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 6:10 pm

Indonesia launches massive health screening for 136 million people

Indonesia is launching a massive expansion of its free national health screening program, aiming to test 136 million ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 6:08 pm

Indonesia-GGGI to mobilize US$2 billion in green investment by 2030

Indonesia's National Development Planning Ministry and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) are preparing to ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 6:04 pm

Rise in Indonesia's manufacturing PMI reflects resilience: Ministry

The Ministry of Industry stated that the improvement in Indonesia's manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 5:53 pm

Multatuli Museum displays 105 archival photos of Soekarno

A visitor examines archival photos of Indonesia's first president, Soekarno, during the Bung Karno Month photo ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 5:52 pm

Kashmirs Uneasy Calm: Silent Guns, Muted Hope

True integration, it appears, will remain elusive until New Delhi stops treating Kashmir as a security variable to be managed.

The Diplomat 2 Jun 2026 5:51 pm

Airlangga to visit France, Belgium to speed Indonesia's OECD entry

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto will lead the Indonesian delegation for a working visit ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 5:15 pm

Ministry introduces mandatory early education curriculum structure

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has set out the mandatory curriculum structure for early childhood ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 4:57 pm

Prabowo chats with students about their future in Jakarta school visit

President Prabowo Subianto held a dialogue with members of the Intra-School Student Organization (OSIS) at SMPN 111 ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 4:52 pm

Indonesia gives 5,000 scholarships for future palm oil industry talent

Indonesias Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) is offering 5,000 scholarships this year to help develop a ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 4:21 pm

Congo re-opens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

Democratic Republic of the Congo has reopened Bunia airport in Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, as authorities seek to restore access to critical supplies while intensifying efforts to contain the disease

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 4:10 pm

UN warns of extreme heat risk from El Nino, urges preparedness

The WMO has warned that a developing El Nio could drive higher global temperatures and increase the risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall in the coming months

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 4:02 pm

Indonesia tightens oversight of laughing gas after influencer misuse

Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) is intensifying oversight of nitrous oxide (NO), commonly ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 3:32 pm

Natural resources reform essential to boost forex reserves: lawmaker

The governments reforms in better managing natural resource exports are a key step in strengthening foreign ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 3:28 pm

Indonesia probes research fraud at international conference

Indonesias Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology is investigating alleged research fabrication ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 3:23 pm

President Prabowo inspects MBG food safety at Palmerah kitchen

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto conducted a hygiene and food safety inspection at a nutrition fulfillment service ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 3:21 pm

Govt strives improve digital economy's contribution to GDP

The National Development Planning Ministry stressed the need to accelerate the digitalization of various industrial ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 3:19 pm

Indonesia's ECE enrollment rate hits 88.38 pct amid govt interventions

Indonesia's early childhood education (ECE) enrollment rate has risen to 88.38 percent in 2025 as the Ministry of ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 3:16 pm

BNPB opens public kitchen, provides food for N Gorontalo flood victims

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has set up a public kitchen to ensure food supply for thousands of ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 3:13 pm

Over 550 Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded U.N. Medal of Honour

The peacekeepers were recognised for their efforts in protecting civilians through patrols, community engagement, veterinary camps, women's self-defence training, combating gender violence and improving humanitarian access

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 3:09 pm

Indonesia and Qatar deepen defense ties with new strategic pact

The governments of Indonesia and Qatar on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 2:47 pm

Indonesia aims to boost returns from Rp1.2 trillion jamu industry

The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) has called for greater support for standardized herbal medicines, as the ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 2:41 pm

SK Innovation E&S Expands Support for Young Entrepreneurs in Indonesia

SK Innovation E&S is supporting the growth of Indonesia's youth entrepreneurship ecosystem by providing ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 2:21 pm

Asia Pacific's Leading Dental Body Calls For A Prevention-First Shift In Oral Health, Backed By New Global Evidence

The Asia Pacific Dental Federation (APDF) has releasedThe Power of Prevention: Evidence-Based Guidelines for ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 2:17 pm

U.S. in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe: report

The move would involve more countries to host so-called U.S. dual-capable aircraft which are able to deliver nuclear strikes

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 2:14 pm

Why Myanmar president's India visit is being closely watched

Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.

BBC 2 Jun 2026 1:59 pm

Indonesia to revitalize ECE schools for 13-year compulsory education

The Indonesian government is targeting the revitalization of 3,865 early childhood education (ECE) schools in 2026 to ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 1:21 pm

Indonesia to boost liver disease detection at puskesmas

The Indonesian government will issue a policy to support early detection of liver diseases at community health centers ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 1:07 pm

Tropical storm Jangmi injures 9 in Japan, thousands without power

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of high waves, landslides and flooding as storm Jangmi rumbles northwards after bearing down on the subtropical island of Okinawa

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 1:06 pm

Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in eastern Iowa, police say

Four of the victims were found shot to death inside a residence by police officers responding to the first reports of gunfire shortly after noon local time

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 1:04 pm

Indonesian navy drills amphibious landing in Palu

Indonesia's navy strengthened combat readiness through an amphibious landing exercise in Palu, Central Sulawesi, as ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 12:39 pm

Hungarian firms sign green energy deals at Batang SEZ

Indonesias Batang Industropolis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) secured interest from Hungarian investors after two ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 12:37 pm

Vesak celebration strengthens culture-based creative economy in RI

Minister of Creative EconomyTeuku Riefky Harsyasaidcelebration of Vesak Day 2570 BE is a crucial ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 12:24 pm

Apacer Showcases Edge AI Storage Power at COMPUTEX 2026

As Edge AI applications rapidly transition from proof-of-concept to real-world deployment, the growing demands for ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 12:11 pm

Womens commission urges Pancasila-based rights protection

Indonesia's National Commission on Violence against Women urged the government to strengthen implementation of ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 12:07 pm

Active grenade found after deadly Papua blast: police

An Indonesian police bomb disposal unit found and destroyed an active pineapple-type hand grenade at the site of a ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 12:03 pm

WALOVI Debuts WALOVI Vietnam Can, Expands Southeast Asia Presence Through Localized Operations

On May 13,WALOVIhosted a distributor recruitment event in Ho Chi Minh City and officially launched its ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 11:30 am

Indonesian govt offers 15 certification tracks for interns

Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower and the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) are offering ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 11:28 am

Mozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa xenophobic attacks

Around 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on May 29

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 11:09 am

Indonesia, Qatar deepen security ties amid global tensions

Indonesia and Qatar have moved to deepen defense ties and address rising global security concerns during high-level ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 11:05 am

CGN Open Day Goes Global: Five Countries, One Green Future

Paris (ANTARA/PRNewswir- On 21 May, marking the United Nations World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 10:07 am

Gravity Game Unite's Ragnarok Zero: Global OBT Is Now Live, with Global User Participation Heating Up!

Gravity Game Unite (GGU), the Malaysia subsidiary of global game company Gravity, has officially launched the Open ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 10:02 am

ATxEnterprise 2026 Signals Southeast Asia's Shift from AI Experimentation to Enterprise Deployment

Southeast Asia's transition from AI ambition to real-world enterprise adoption took centre stage this week at ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 9:59 am

Midea Building Technologies Unveils Full-Stack Data Center Cooling Solutions in Malaysia

As AI computing density surges, traditional air cooling struggles to keep up with racks exceeding 100kW per cabinet, ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 9:56 am

Prabowo's diplomacy delivers results, cabinet secretary says

President Prabowo Subiantos overseas visits over the past 1.5 years have produced tangible gains for ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 9:54 am

Duke-NUS graduates biggest class yet, with new doctors drawn from business, engineering and the humanities

From engineers and business graduates to literature and communications majors, Duke-NUS Medical School's largest ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 9:51 am

Russian missiles rock Kyiv, kill several in eastern Ukraine

At least three people were dead and several other were wounded in the attacks;

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 9:01 am

Prabowo's trips build ties amid global uncertainty: cabinet secretary

President Prabowo Subianto's overseas visits are intended to strengthen ties with world leaders and safeguard ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 8:03 am

West Asia war LIVE: Israel military says intercepted projectiles from Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop fighting, adding that Iran talks were moving rapidly after seeming to falter over Israels Lebanon offensive

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 7:07 am

DevvStream, XCF Global, and Southern Energy Renewables Confirm Three-Party Business Combination Remains on Track

-DevvStream Corp. (NASDAQ: DEVS) (DevvStream or the Company), XCF Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFX) ...

Antara News 2 Jun 2026 6:18 am

Israel military says intercepted projectiles from Lebanon

Israel military said it identified a suspicious aerial target that later fell in Israeli territory near the Lebanese border

The Hindu 2 Jun 2026 6:02 am

PM Balendra Shahs Parliament remarks trigger controversy; Nepals MFA issues clarification

By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Nepals Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Prime Minister Balendra Shah was referring to cross-border occupation and encroachment in no-mans land areas along the India-Nepal border when he remarked that Nepal had also encroached on Indian territory. The clarification came after Shah triggered a political controversy during his first [] The post PM Balendra Shahs Parliament remarks trigger controversy; Nepals MFA issues clarification appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 2 Jun 2026 12:10 am

Indonesia's BGN sets strict standards for Free Meal program kitchens

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) reminded managers of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) to comply with ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 8:54 pm

Riau puts 11 regions on forest fire alert ahead of dry season

Eleven regions in Riau Province have declared a forest and land fire emergency alert status to strengthen mitigation ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 8:32 pm

Indonesian Police bust pig butchering ring, 11 foreign suspects named

Central Java Police have named 11 foreign nationals as suspects in an online fraud syndicate case involving romance and ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 8:01 pm

The Real Crisis in Andhra Pradesh is Development, Not Demography

When the Andhra government cannot sustain existing welfare systems, why is it promising financial incentives to couples to have three or four children?

The Diplomat 1 Jun 2026 7:54 pm

Prabowo welcomes Qatari deputy PM at Merdeka Palace

President Prabowo Subianto welcomed Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Sheikh Saoud bin ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 6:44 pm

Can Pakistan Win Bangladeshs Trust Without Apologizing for the Genocide of 1971?

The current warmth in Bangladesh-Pakistan bilateral relations is less a product of mutual trust and more a function of geopolitical calculations.

The Diplomat 1 Jun 2026 6:41 pm

Pancasila Is Indonesia's foundation against global conflicts: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto highlighted Pancasila as Indonesias strong foundation in navigating global conflicts ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 6:08 pm

India's 'unsafe' 70ft Messi statue taken down

A 70ft statue of Lionel Messi in India is taken down after it was spotted swaying in the wind in May.

BBC 1 Jun 2026 5:52 pm

BGN instructs SPPG to buy eggs from farmers to steady prices

Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has instructed its local nutrition fullfilment service units (SPPGs) ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 5:48 pm

Prabowo calls for stronger cooperatives in Pancasila economy push

President Prabowo Subianto underscored his commitment to strengthening cooperatives as a pillar of Indonesias ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 4:21 pm

Jayapura Hospital eyes role as Western Pacific healthcare hub

Jayapura Central General Hospital (RSUP) is optimistic about becoming a referral center for healthcare services in the ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 4:18 pm

PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing

PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence cooperation

The Hindu 1 Jun 2026 4:08 pm

Pancasila must guide Indonesia in the digital era: Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Angga Raka Prabowo emphasized that Pancasila values must continue ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 4:08 pm

Tourism Minister says Vesak Day strengthens national virtues

Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the commemoration of Vesak Day, 2570th Buddhist Era (BE), is a ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 3:51 pm

Indonesia's DPN urges govt to prioritize dairy farming in food program

Indonesia's National Dairy Council (DPN) has urged the government to make dairy farming, particularly smallholder ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 3:51 pm

Prabowo pushes downstreaming for Indonesia's economic sovereignty

President Prabowo Subianto on Monday said Indonesia's economic development must be grounded in Pancasila values, ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 3:40 pm

Prabowos Husein Airport revival plan gains Air Force support

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) voiced support for the governments plan to reactivate Husein Sastranegara ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 3:35 pm

Papua's local wisdom key to sustainable forest management: Ministry

The Ministry of Forestry has encouraged sustainable forest management by prioritizing local wisdom values in Papua, ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 3:19 pm

Prabowo says Pancasila Is Indonesia's compass in an uncertain world

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday that Indonesia has a strong guiding principle in Pancasila as it ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 2:55 pm

Prabowo pushes single-channel exports to keep resource wealth at home

President Prabowo Subianto stated that the natural resource export policy is a strategic government measure aimed at ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 2:44 pm

Indonesia accelerates rice planting in Lamongan to counter El Nio

The Indonesian government is accelerating a 750-hectare rice planting program in Lamongan, East Java, to strengthen ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 1:15 pm

Prabowo calls for Pancasila-based economic transformation

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday that Pancasila, the country's founding state ideology, should ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 12:47 pm

Prabowo warns of resistance to Indonesia's economic transformation

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday said he was prepared to face resistance from groups involved in illegal ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 12:34 pm

Prabowo calls for Pancasila-based economic development

President Prabowo Subianto on Monday stressed that Indonesia's economic development must be guided by Pancasila ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 12:00 pm

Prabowo pushes Pancasila-led economic reform for fair growth

President Prabowo Subianto underscored the need to steer Indonesias economy toward full alignment with the ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 11:19 am

'I could not see him one last time': A family's grief a year after Air India crash

There were 242 people on board the flight on 12 June 2025, and all but one died in the crash.

BBC 1 Jun 2026 11:18 am

Pancasila must guide national development: President Prabowo

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday said Pancasila must serve as the guiding principle for Indonesia's ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 10:44 am

Indonesia sees investor gains from Danantara export plan

The establishment of state-owned enterprise PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) could have a positive impact on ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 10:22 am

Deputy Minister optimistic of better hajj operations ahead

Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Romo Muhammad Syafii expressed optimism that Indonesias Hajj ...

Antara News 1 Jun 2026 10:12 am

Nepal has encroached on Indian territory as well: PM Balendra Shah

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shahs remarks about border encroachment triggered a major political uproar in Parliament. The government later issued a clarification, citing technical factors related to shifting river boundaries.

The Hindu 1 Jun 2026 10:08 am